Andaman Tour Packages from Bangalore: A Complete Planning Guide
Bangalore to Andaman Tour Packages: Prices, Itinerary & Travel Tips
Bangalore is the only major Indian metro with no coastline at all. The nearest proper beach is a six-hour drive to Mangalore or Pondicherry — which is why so many people here spend long weekends in Coorg and Chikmagalur instead, and why an actual island holiday tends to sit in the “someday” pile.
It shouldn’t. Port Blair is a direct flight of roughly two and a half hours from Bengaluru on the right day — less time than the drive to the Karnataka coast, and it delivers something no mainland beach can: water clear enough to see coral from the surface, and reefs you can swim out to from the sand.
This guide covers the practical side of planning an Andaman trip from Bangalore — the flight days that matter, how long weekends actually stack up, what it costs, and the decisions worth getting right before booking.
Getting from Bangalore to the Andamans
Bengaluru is one of the better-connected cities to Port Blair, with direct flights operating on select days and reliable one-stop connections on the rest, usually via Chennai.
| Routing | Total Journey | Notes |
| Direct (select days) | ~2.5 hours | The best option by a wide margin — check days before fixing dates |
| Bengaluru – Chennai – Port Blair | 5 – 6 hours | Frequent and dependable when the direct doesn’t operate |
The single most useful thing a Bangalore traveller can do is check which days the direct flight runs for their travel month before applying for leave. Shifting your departure by one day can cut three and a half hours from each leg at no extra cost — and removes the only real risk in the journey, a missed connection.
There’s no ship route from Bangalore. Passenger services to Port Blair sail from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam only, so flying is the practical option.
The Long Weekend Question
Bangalore runs on long weekends, so it’s worth being straight about whether one is enough.
| Trip Length | Leave Days Needed | Usable Island Days | Verdict |
| 3N / 4D on a direct-flight day | 2 | ~3 | Works — Port Blair and Havelock, no Neil |
| 3N / 4D with a connection | 2 | ~2.5 | Tight — travel dominates |
| 4N / 5D | 3 | ~4 | Comfortable, all three islands |
| 5N / 6D | 4 | ~5 | Recommended — nothing feels rushed |
The honest answer: a long weekend genuinely works from Bangalore, but only on a direct-flight day. You’ll cover Port Blair and Havelock, see Radhanagar Beach and snorkel at Elephant Beach, and skip Neil Island entirely. That’s a fair trade for two days of leave.
If you can stretch to four days of leave, take five nights. It’s the itinerary where nothing is compressed — a night in Port Blair, two in Havelock, one or two on Neil, and no day lost purely to transit. Most travellers who book the short version return saying they should have taken the longer one.
Traveller insight: The recommendation we give most Bengaluru professionals: don’t fragment a short trip. On 3N/4D, do Port Blair and Havelock properly rather than squeezing in a rushed Neil Island night that costs you a beach morning.
What the Trip Actually Involves
You land at Port Blair’s Veer Savarkar International Airport, and the first evening usually belongs to the Cellular Jail Light and Sound Show — the freedom struggle narrated inside the prison where it was endured. Seated and unhurried, which suits a travel day.
The next morning, a ferry carries you to Havelock Island — officially Swaraj Dweep — where the holiday properly begins. Radhanagar Beach at sunset is what most people came for. Elephant Beach, a short boat ride away, has shallow reef you can snorkel straight off the sand — for landlocked Bangaloreans, usually a first encounter with living coral.
A shorter ferry reaches Neil Island, or Shaheed Dweep, where everything slows down: quieter beaches, shorter drives, and the coral formations at the Natural Bridge.
Longer trips add Ross Island’s colonial ruins or the full-day journey to Baratang’s limestone caves through mangrove creeks.
| Island | Known For | Recommended Stay |
| Port Blair | Cellular Jail, Corbyn’s Cove, arrival and departure | 1 – 2 nights |
| Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) | Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach, scuba diving, resorts | 2 – 3 nights |
| Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) | Bharatpur and Laxmanpur beaches, Natural Bridge | 1 – 2 nights |
| Ross Island | Colonial ruins, deer and peacocks | Half day |
| Baratang | Limestone caves, mangroves, mud volcano | Full day |
The Cost from Bangalore
| Component | Approx Cost (Per Person) | Notes |
| Flight · Bengaluru to Port Blair | ₹7,000 – ₹14,000 round trip | Direct-day fares booked early sit lowest |
| Land package · 3N / 4D | from ₹12,900 | Hotels, ferries, transfers, sightseeing |
| Land package · 4N / 5D | ₹16,000 – ₹22,000 | Adds Neil Island |
| Land package · 5N / 6D | ₹18,000 – ₹30,000 | The most-booked duration |
All in, a couple doing five nights from Bengaluru should budget roughly ₹65,000 to ₹95,000, and a family of four between ₹1,10,000 and ₹1,55,000 — comfortably cheaper than the same trip from Delhi or Mumbai, thanks to the shorter flight.
The land portion covers hotels across the islands, inter-island ferry tickets, airport transfers and sightseeing. Flights are booked separately, letting you use airline offers or reward points.
One caution worth repeating: the cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest trip. A dramatically lower number usually hides a barer hotel category, Neil Island quietly dropped, the slow government ferry instead of a private cruise, or shared sightseeing instead of a private vehicle. Ask for a day-wise breakdown before comparing two operators.
Traveller insight: A pattern from Bengaluru bookings — travellers optimise hard on the flight and then under-spend on the hotel. On a three-night trip, where you sleep matters more than usual, because you’ll be there more of the time.
Ferries Are the Real Constraint
Getting between islands means ferries, and they sell out earlier than hotels do — the detail that catches out more first-timers than anything else.
| Ferry | Type | Comfort | Worth Knowing |
| Makruzz | Private catamaran | Air-conditioned, assigned seats | Fast and popular — sells out first |
| Nautika | Private catamaran | Air-conditioned, assigned seats | Comparable; often available when Makruzz isn’t |
| Green Ocean | Private ferry | Air-conditioned, some open-deck | Open-deck views on the crossing |
| Government ferry | State-run | Basic | Cheapest but slower — check before accepting a budget quote |
On a short trip this matters even more. A missed or unavailable ferry on a three-night itinerary doesn’t cost you a morning — it costs a meaningful share of the entire holiday. A properly built package books ferries alongside hotels, matched to your dates.
Traveller insight: On a long-weekend itinerary, we always book the earliest Havelock ferry available. Losing a morning to a late sailing on a three-night trip costs proportionally far more than it would on a week-long one.
When to Travel, and When to Book
October to May is the window: calm seas, water clear enough for snorkeling and diving, reliable ferries. November to February is the peak for weather and underwater visibility.
June to September is monsoon on the islands. Prices fall sharply, but seas turn rough, ferry timings shift, and water sports pause on the worst days — fine for flexible travellers, wrong for a honeymoon or a fixed-date family trip.
| Season | Island Conditions | Book This Far Ahead | Verdict |
| November – February | Calm seas, clearest water | 45 – 60 days (60 – 90 for New Year) | Peak — best time to travel |
| October & March | Very good, slightly warmer | 45 days | Best value shoulder months |
| April – May | Warm, seas still good | 30 – 45 days | Fine, but school-holiday crowds |
| June – September | Monsoon, rougher crossings | 20 – 30 days | Cheapest — needs flexible plans |
A Bangalore-specific note: long weekends built around public holidays are the busiest booking windows of all, since half the city is planning the same escape. If your dates fall on one, treat sixty days as the minimum — and book the flight and package in the same week, since direct-day seats disappear first. For a fuller month-by-month picture, this guide to the best time to visit the Andamans covers the year in detail.
Don’t wait for last-minute deals, either. Island inventory is small, so operators never need to discount peak dates.
Traveller insight: Public-holiday long weekends are when half of Bengaluru books the same dates. If your trip hangs on one, sixty days ahead is the realistic window — and book the flight the same week.
Honeymoons, Families and Everyone Else
| Trip Type | Ideal Duration | Where to Focus | Book Ahead |
| Honeymoon | 5N / 6D | Beachfront resort in Havelock, quiet finish on Neil | 60 days |
| Family with kids | 5N / 6D | Calm beaches, glass-bottom boat, fewer hotel changes | 50 – 60 days |
| Long weekend escape | 3N / 4D | Port Blair and Havelock, direct-flight day only | 60 days for holiday weekends |
| Adventure and diving | 4N / 5D | Havelock — Elephant Beach and dive sites | 45 days |
| Group or team trip | 4N / 5D | Shared transfers, coordinated ferry seats | 60 days |
Honeymoon couples centre the trip on Havelock — a beachfront resort, a candlelight dinner on the sand, Radhanagar at sunset, and long unscheduled stretches. Two unhurried nights in Havelock, then a slower finish on Neil. Wedding season across the south overlaps with Andaman’s peak, so sixty days ahead is the realistic booking window.
Families enjoy the trip most when it refuses to rush. Fewer hotel changes, calmer beaches, and activities where nobody has to swim — a glass-bottom boat ride lets grandparents and small children see the same reef while staying dry. Corbyn’s Cove makes an easy first-evening stop.
Working professionals — a large share of Bangalore’s travellers — get the most from a tight 3N/4D or 4N/5D built around a direct-flight day. The key is not over-scheduling: pick Havelock and do it properly rather than fragmenting a short trip across three islands.
Adventure travellers and divers get the most from Havelock, where a beginner scuba diving session needs no certification or experience. One rule isn’t negotiable: never dive on your final island day, since the pressure change before flying needs a proper gap.
Group and team trips work well economically — six or more sharing vehicles and hotel blocks brings the per-person cost down noticeably, provided ferry seats are booked together well ahead.
For itineraries, direct-flight days and pricing built around Bengaluru departures, the detailed Andaman tour packages from Bangalore page goes further than a general guide can.
A Sample Four-Night Itinerary from Bangalore
Built for three days of leave, on a direct-flight day.
Day 1 — Morning flight from Bengaluru, landing Port Blair by early afternoon. Check in, then the Cellular Jail Light and Sound Show in the evening.
Day 2 — Morning ferry to Havelock. Check in, then Radhanagar Beach for the afternoon and sunset.
Day 3 — Early boat to Elephant Beach for snorkeling, with sea walking or a beginner dive on offer. Afternoon free on the beach.
Day 4 — Ferry to Neil Island. Bharatpur and Laxmanpur beaches, the Natural Bridge at low tide.
Day 5 — Morning ferry back to Port Blair, then the flight home.
Five days, three islands, three days of leave. Add one more night in Havelock and it becomes the unhurried version.
Practical Things Worth Knowing
No passport or permit is needed. The Andamans are Indian territory — a domestic flight and a government photo ID suffice for Indian citizens.
Carry cash. UPI covers most of Port Blair and Havelock, but ATMs thin out beyond them, and Neil Island’s smaller vendors are frequently cash-only.
Download offline maps before you fly. Coverage is patchy on Neil Island and effectively absent along Baratang’s forest stretch.
Check the baggage allowance. Some Port Blair fares run lighter than standard — relevant if you’re carrying dive or snorkel gear.
Buy reef-safe sunscreen at home. Coral is protected, dive operators increasingly require it, and island shops charge a premium.
Pack for humidity. Bengaluru’s dry, temperate climate is poor preparation for island heat — light cotton, not layers.
Mistakes Bangalore Travellers Make
A few patterns worth avoiding, most of them specific to short-trip planning.
Applying for leave before checking flight days. This is the big one. Lock your leave to a random week and you may find the direct flight doesn’t operate on your dates, turning a two-and-a-half-hour trip into six. Check the days first, then apply.
Trying to fit three islands into three nights. A short trip done well beats a longer itinerary done badly. On 3N/4D, pick Port Blair and Havelock and enjoy them properly rather than adding a rushed Neil Island night that costs you a beach morning.
Booking flights before the itinerary. A flight landing in Port Blair late afternoon can miss the day’s last useful ferry. Decide the plan first; book the flight that serves it.
Underestimating holiday-weekend demand. When a public holiday creates a long weekend, half of Bengaluru books the same dates. Sixty days ahead is the realistic window, not thirty.
Scheduling scuba on the final island day. The pressure gap before flying rules it out. Dive early in the Havelock stay instead.
Sample Package Inclusions
Whatever duration you choose, a complete package should cover the same core essentials. Here’s what ours include as standard.
| Inclusion | What It Actually Means |
| Hotels | Stays across Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island, matched to your chosen category |
| Ferry tickets | All inter-island crossings on private cruises, booked ahead so nothing sells out on you |
| Airport transfers | Pickup and drop between Port Blair airport and your hotel, timed to your actual flight |
| Sightseeing | Private AC vehicle for every point on the itinerary — you set the pace, not a shared van |
| Breakfast | Daily breakfast at every hotel, with fuller meal plans available on request |
| Local assistance | An on-ground team in the Andamans, reachable throughout your trip if plans shift |
For Bengaluru travellers we check the direct-flight days for your month first, then build the ferry and hotel bookings around the shortest routing available.
Not included as standard: flights to Port Blair, lunches and dinners beyond your chosen meal plan, optional water sports, and entry fees for certain protected marine areas. We’d rather state that upfront than have it appear as a surprise later.
Package Tiers at a Glance
The same itinerary prices differently depending on where you sleep. These are per-person figures for a 5N/6D trip, land only.
| Tier | Per Person (5N/6D) | What You Get | Best Suited To |
| Budget | ₹18,000 – ₹21,000 | Clean, well-located hotels; all core inclusions | Travellers who’ll be out all day anyway |
| Deluxe | ₹21,000 – ₹26,000 | Better rooms, some near-beach locations | First-timers wanting comfort without a premium |
| Premium | ₹26,000 – ₹32,000 | Beachfront or resort stays on Havelock | Honeymoons and families who want the sea at the door |
| Luxury | ₹32,000+ | The islands’ best resorts, private excursions | Travellers who don’t want to compromise anywhere |
Bengaluru fares are moderate, so most travellers here find the decision isn’t budget versus luxury — it’s whether to spend the difference on a beachfront room or an extra night.
Why Book with AndamanTravelCare
| What We Offer | Why It Matters |
| Government licensed | A registered, compliant operator — not a reseller passing your booking down a chain |
| Local team in the Andamans | Your trip is planned against this week’s real ferry schedule and hotel availability |
| Transparent pricing | The quoted number is the number you pay, with inclusions and exclusions stated upfront |
| Custom itineraries | Built around your dates, group and pace rather than fitted to a fixed template |
| 24/7 on-ground support | Someone reachable in the islands if a ferry timing shifts or a flight runs late |
| Reviews and recognition | AATO member with hundreds of verified traveller reviews on Google and TripAdvisor |
Knowing which days the Bengaluru direct operates in a given month is precisely the kind of thing an island-based team tracks continuously — and it’s the difference between a two-and-a-half-hour trip and a six-hour one.
Bangalore to Andaman Tour Packages
Our Bangalore to Andaman tour packages are designed to provide a hassle-free island vacation with comfortable hotels, airport transfers, ferry tickets, and guided sightseeing. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, family holiday, or adventure getaway, explore the stunning beauty of Port Blair, Havelock Island, and Neil Island with customizable packages that suit every budget.
Choosing Who to Book With
Look for a government-licensed operator based in the Andamans rather than a mainland reseller. An island-based team plans around this week’s real ferry schedule and hotel availability, and can rearrange your first day on the ground if a flight is delayed.
Membership of AATO, the Andaman Association of Tour Operators, is a genuine credibility marker, as are verifiable reviews on Google and TripAdvisor. So is transparency — a clear day-wise cost breakdown with inclusions and exclusions stated before you book, not discovered afterward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a direct flight from Bangalore to Port Blair? Yes, on select days through the season, taking roughly two and a half hours. On other days you’ll connect via Chennai, adding around three hours. Since the direct doesn’t run daily, confirm the days for your travel window before fixing leave.
How much does an Andaman trip cost from Bangalore? A five-night land package runs ₹18,000 to ₹30,000 per person, with return flights adding ₹7,000 to ₹14,000. All in, budget ₹65,000 to ₹95,000 for a couple and ₹1,10,000 to ₹1,55,000 for a family of four.
Is a long weekend enough for an Andaman trip from Bangalore? On a direct-flight day, yes — a 3N/4D trip covering Port Blair and Havelock works on two days of leave. With a connection it gets tight. Either way you’ll skip Neil Island, which is the trade-off for the short trip.
How many days are ideal from Bangalore? Five nights covers all three main islands unhurried. Four nights is comfortable. Three works on a direct-flight day if leave is scarce.
Which month is best to visit from Bengaluru? November to February for calm seas and the clearest water. October and March offer nearly the same conditions at better value. June to September is monsoon — cheapest, but with rough crossings and paused water sports.
Is it better than a Goa or Gokarna trip? For water clarity, snorkeling and coral, comfortably yes — there’s no real comparison in the sea itself. Goa and Gokarna win on drive-and-go convenience. The Andamans are the choice when the water is the reason you’re travelling.
Do I need to book ferries separately? Not with a package — inter-island ferries should be included and reserved in advance. If planning independently, book ferries before hotels, since they sell out first.
Is it suitable for a team or group trip? Yes. Groups of six or more see meaningfully lower per-person costs through shared vehicles and hotel blocks. Book around sixty days ahead so everyone’s ferry seats can be secured on the same sailing.
The Short Version
For a city with no coastline, Bangalore has unusually good access to one of India’s best ones.
Check the direct-flight days before fixing your dates — that single step saves seven hours of return travel. A long weekend works on a direct day; four to five nights is where the trip stops feeling rushed. Book ferries and hotels together, since ferry seats are the bottleneck. Travel October to May, treating holiday long weekends as sixty-day booking windows. And choose a licensed operator based on the islands who quotes transparently.
Get those right, and you’ll be swimming over a coral reef roughly two and a half hours after leaving Kempegowda International.
Once your dates are settled, it’s worth browsing the full range of Andaman tour packages side by side — every duration from three nights to eight, across budget, deluxe and beachfront categories, so you can see exactly what an extra night or a better hotel buys you. Couples will find the Andaman honeymoon packages built around a different rhythm entirely, with beachfront resorts, private transfers and enough unscheduled time to make the trip feel like a honeymoon rather than a checklist. Families are usually better served by the dedicated Andaman family packages, which trade the packed schedule for calmer beaches, fewer hotel changes and activities that work for every age. Comparing all three is the quickest way to find the version of the islands that actually fits your trip.